Newton's Second Law of Motion
The relationship between force, mass, and acceleration is described by Newton's Second Law:
* F = m * a
Where:
* F is the net force (in Newtons)
* m is the mass of the object (in kilograms)
* a is the acceleration (in meters per second squared)
Finding the Greatest Acceleration
To have the greatest acceleration, you need the *smallest* mass. This is because:
* a = F / m (Rearranging the formula)
If the force (F) is constant (100 N in this case), a smaller mass (m) will result in a larger acceleration (a).
Conclusion
Therefore, the object with the smallest mass will have the greatest acceleration when acted upon by a net force of 100 N.
